Prayols tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateau de Foix at 4 km from Prayols

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Visit Prayols: highlights and tourist information

Prayols is situated in the Ariege department and Occitanie region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Prayols in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Foix at 4 km and Foix at 4 km.

Prayols, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Chateau de Foix

Castle at 4 km (direction north-north-west)

The chateau de Foix is an impressive medieval castle on a rocky spur in...

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Foix

at 4 km (direction north-north-west)

The narrow medieval streets, the imposing castle above the town and the lovely setting...

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Grotte de Lombrives

Cave at 12 km (direction south)

Not the most famous caves perhaps but the Grotte de Lombrives is the largest...

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Montsegur

at 18 km (direction east-south-east)

In Montsegur be sure to visit the cathar castle with its lovely far-reaching views...

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Pamiers

at 21 km (direction east-south-east)

The largest town in Ariege, Pamiers has several notable monuments including the cathedral and...

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Mirepoix

at 27 km (direction east-north-east)

In Mirepoix it is the beautifully preserved centre of the bastide town that is...

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Ax-les-Thermes

at 29 km (direction south-east)

A spa town since the 19th century, Ax-les-Thermes is now better known for being...

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Camon

Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction east-north-east)

The fortified village of Camon, listed as a 'most beautiful village of France' is...

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Montjoie-en-Couserans

at 39 km (direction west)

The tiny village of Montjoie-en-Couserans is included because it is the start point of...

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Saint-Girons

at 39 km (direction west)

Saint-Girons is a quiet town, a perfect chance to see an unspoiled local town...

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Saint-Lizier

Most Beautiful Village at 40 km (direction west)

A small village in the Natural Regional Park of the Ariege Pyrenees, Saint-Lizier is...

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Tourtouse

at 44 km (direction west-north-west)

Although tiny, the castle (and picnic area) in the centre of Tourtouse make a...

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Gorges de l'Aude

Scenery at 46 km (direction east), in the Aude department

The Gorges de l'Aude are a scenic highlight to explore close to Carcassonne...

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Quillan

at 46 km (direction east), in the Aude department

Be sure to take a stroll through Quillan as part of your trip to...

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Reserve excursions near Prayols

Map of places to visit near Prayols

Markets in and near Prayols

• Lavelanet: market Wednesday & Friday (18km)
• La Bastide-de-Serou: market Thursday (18km)
• Pamiers: market Tuesday & Saturday (22km)
• Belesta: market Tuesday & Thursday (26km)
• Mirepoix: market Thursday & Monday (27km)
• Aulus-les-Bains: market Sunday - seasonal market only (28km)
• Ax-les-Thermes: market Thursday - seasonal market only (29km)
• Ax-les-Thermes: market Tuesday & Saturday (29km)
• Saverdun: market Friday (34km)
• Seix: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (35km)

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Tourist attractions near Prayols, France

What to do at Prayols? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Prayols.

Heritage sites

• Saint Lizier cathédrale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Camon (30km)
• Saint-Lizier (40km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pyrenees Ariegeoises (18km)
• Pyrenees Catalanes (60km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc aux Bambous (26km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Fontaine Intermittente de Fontestorbes (26km)
• Vallée de Vicdessos (28km)
• Cirque du Sisca (38km)
• Cirque d'Anglade (41km)
• Lac des Bouillouses (50km)
• Lac du Bouillouses (50km)

Geography and distances

Prayols is in the south of France at 4 kilometres from Foix, the department capital (general information: Prayols is 662 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Prayols from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Celles, Cos, Ferrieres-sur-Ariege, Foix, Ganac, Mercus-Garrabet, Montoulieu, Pradieres, Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat, Saint-Pierre-de-Riviere and Soula.

This page in French: Visiter Prayols